Cambridge's Robinson College has been forced to apologise after a white singer was accused of 'blacking up' for a Beyoncé performance at their May Ball.

Leanne Harper took to the stage as 'Beyoncee' at the college's annual May Ball event on Friday night (June 16).

But the tribute singer immediately outraged some party-goers who quickly took to social media to share their disgust at her apparently using cosmetics to darken her skin.

Lola Olufemi, incoming women's officer for the college, tweeted: "I don't kno (sic) what smacked more, the fact that in 2017 organizers couldn't do a common google search 2 check the validity of their performer.

"Or being reminded, even at one of your final events @ camb, surrounded by friends you love, that black people at this uni get no REST".

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In a statement, the presidents of the Robinson May Ball Committee, Tasha Robinson and Becky Mackett, said: "We would like to sincerely apologise for any offence caused by the Beyoncé tribute act at Robinson May Ball.

"This was a bona fide act booked through a recognised agency, and no offence was intended by any member of the committee or anyone associated with it.

"We will happily receive any comments or issues raised by attendees and those affected.

"We will be working with next year's committee to avoid similar occurrences.

"Finally, we would like to reiterate our apologies and thank all guests for their patience and understanding in this matter."